Micromax, Karbonn, Spice Launch Google Android One Smartphones in India; Price, Specifications Details
Micromax, Karbonn, Spice Launch Google Android One Smartphones in IndiaReutes / Elijah Nouvelage

Search engine giant Google has officially unveiled the much-anticipated Android One devices –Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V and Spice Dream UNO – in New Delhi on Monday, 15 September.

Except their names, specifications of the devices are pretty much identical. They sport 4.5-inch FWVGA screen and come packed with stock Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS out-of-the box.

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Under the hood, they pack 1.3GHz MediaTek quad-core CPU, Mali-400 MP GPU, 1GB RAM, 4GB inbuilt memory and a 1,700 mAh battery.

On the camera-front, they house 5.0-megepixel camera with LED flash and on the front, they flaunt 2.0-megapixel snapper for video-chatting.

All three – Micromax, Karbonn Mobiles and Spice –Android One phones will go on sale, 3:30pm IST at Amazon India (HERE), Snapdeal (HERE) and Flipkart (HERE) for ₹6,499, ₹6,399 and ₹6,299 respectively.

Google has also confirmed that online exclusivity of Android One devices is valid for a limited period only and the device will soon hit shelves of brick and mortar stores, before Diwali holiday season kicks-off next month, reported AndroidOS.in.

Key Specifications of Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V, Spice Dream UNO:

Model Micromax Canvas A1 Karbonn Sparkle V Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498
Display 4.5-inch FWVGA (854x480p) IPS screen 4.5-inch FWVGA (854x480p)  IPS screen 4.5-inch FWVGA (854x480p) IPS LCD screen
OS Android 4.4.4 KitKat Android 4.4.4 KitKat Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Processor 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek CPU 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek CPU 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek CPU
GPU Mali-400 MP Mali-400 MP Mali-400 MP
RAM 1GB 1GB 1GB
Storage capacity 4GB, expandable up to 32GB 4GB, expandable up to 32GB 4GB, expandable up to 32GB
Camera Main: 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash,ull HD video recording, Auto-FocusFront: 2.0-megapixel camera with Fixed Focus Main: 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash,Front: 2.0-megapixel camera Main: 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash, full HD video recording, 5X digital zoomFront: 2.0-megapixel camera
Battery 1,700 mAh;Talk time: up to 6 hoursStandby time: close to 160 hours 1,700 mAh;Talk time: up to 8 hoursStandby time: close to 160 hours 1,700 mAh;Talk time: up to 17 hours (2G) & 10 hours (3G)Standby time: close to 160 hours
Network 2G & 3G 2G & 3G 2G & 3G
Add-ons Dual-SIM (Micro) slots, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, micro-USB, FM Radio, A-GPS with Google maps Dual-SIM slots, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, micro-USB, FM Radio, A-GPS with Google maps Dual-SIM (Micro) slots, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, micro-USB, FM Radio, A-GPS with Google maps
Dimensions N/A 113.0 x 66.0 x 10.4 mm 132.0 x 67.0 x 9.15 mm
Weight N/A 138 g 107 g (without battery)
Price ₹6,499/- ₹6,399/- ₹6,299/-